◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Lotte (16th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions infielder Natsuo Takizawa was removed from the active roster on the 16th due to a "right internal oblique muscle strain."

Takizawa started the game against Lotte on the 15th (at Belluna Dome) as the leadoff hitter and second baseman. He was taken out of the defense in the 7th inning.

This season, he has appeared in 99 games, recording a batting average of .284, 1 Home Run, and 28 RBI.

In his place, infielder Taiyo Sato joined the first team.